Program Overview

Introduction to Tufts University School of Medicine Programs

The Tufts University School of Medicine offers a variety of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine and related fields. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education and hands-on experience in their chosen field.

Academics

The School of Medicine offers several academic programs, including:

• Medicine
  • MD Program Overview
  • Curriculum
  • Clinical Partners
  • MD Student Stories
  • Class Profile
  • Match Results
  • Anatomical Gift Program
• Public Health
  • MPH Program Overview
  • Public Health Faculty
  • PH Student Stories
  • MPH Career Pathways & Outcomes
  • MPH Dual Degrees
• Physical Therapy
  • DPT Programs Overview
  • DPT Faculty
  • DPT Student Stories
  • DPT Clinical Education
  • DPT Career Pathways & Outcomes
  • Campus Locations
  • DPT Cohort Demographic Profiles
• Physician Assistant
  • PA Program Overview
  • PA Faculty
  • PA Student Stories
  • PA Career Pathways & Outcomes
• Special Master’s (MBS)
  • MBS Program Overview
  • MBS Faculty
  • MBS Student Stories
  • MBS Career Pathways & Outcomes

Admissions & Financial Aid

The School of Medicine offers various admission and financial aid options for its programs, including:

• Admission by Program
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Master of Public Health
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Special Master’s (MBS)
• Tuition & Fees
• Financial Aid
  • Office of Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid for Medical Students
  • Financing Your Graduate Education
  • Financial Aid Resources

Student Experience

The School of Medicine provides a supportive and inclusive environment for its students, with various resources and opportunities available, including:

• Student Resources by Program
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Master of Public Health
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • MS in Biomedical Sciences
• Academic & Student Support
  • Academic Calendars
  • Accessibility
  • Academic Support
  • Support Teams
• Wellness & Wellbeing
  • Office of Student Wellness
  • Student Health Services
• Explore Our Campus
  • Virtual Tour
  • Facilities & Study Spaces
  • Health Sciences Library
  • Housing & Dining
  • Fitness & Recreation
  • Campus Public Safety
• Student Life
  • Student Organizations
  • Volunteering & Working
  • Mentoring & Learning Communities
  • Student Awards & Honors
• Events & Traditions
  • Orientation
  • White Coat Ceremony
  • Commencement

Research

The School of Medicine is committed to advancing knowledge and improving healthcare through research, with various research areas and opportunities available, including:

• Research Areas
  • Clinical Research
  • Public Health Research
  • Basic & Translational Research
  • Research News
  • Recent Grants
• Research Labs & Centers
  • Clinical Research Facilities
  • Research Centers
  • Research Labs
  • Core Research Facilities
• Student Research
  • Student Research Overview
  • Finding Research Opportunities
  • MD Student Research Fellowships
  • MBS Student Research
  • MPH Student Research

Local & Global Engagement

The School of Medicine is engaged in various local and global initiatives, including:

• Community Service Learning
  • Community Service Learning Overview
  • Chinatown Partnerships
  • Community Health and Wellness
  • Patient Support & Advocacy
  • Youth Science & Health Education
  • Opportunities in Maine
• Pathway Programs
  • Pathway Programs Overview
  • Teachers and High School Students Program (TAHSS)
  • Mini Med School
  • TUSM/UMass Boston Enrichment Program
• Global Health Programs
  • Global Health Overview
  • Summer Programs
  • Spring Programs
  • Independent Projects
• Community Engagement
  • Sharewood Project
  • COHERE Program
  • Public Health Community Engagement

Teachers and High School Students Program (TAHSS)

The TAHSS Program is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a career in STEM or healthcare. The program provides a unique one-month paid summer experience that combines a residential experience with a multi-tiered mentoring program.

Program Requirements

To be eligible, students must:

• Be a current sophomore or junior
• Be 16 years old by July 7, 2025
• Be able to commute daily to the Tufts University Boston Health Sciences Campus
• Be authorized to work in the US
• Be interested in STEM and/or health sciences
• Attend a Mandatory Information Session
• Complete the online application
• Receive two recommendations from adults at their school, one must be a science or math teacher

Program Information

The CONNECT programming begins the week before the residential Pre-College programs and continues the week after, with follow-up experiences throughout the next year. The program has five key strands:

• Let’s Have Fun – Bonding activities to build relationships between high school students and mentors
• The Hidden Curriculum – Workshops about professional and life skills that are rarely explicitly taught
• Celebrating Diversity in STEM +M – Scientist spotlights of various BIPOC professional role models
• Let’s Learn Some Science – Activities such as reviewing biology concepts prior to the Pre-College programs and tours of lab spaces
• Individual Mentoring – Structured weekly check-ins with undergraduate STEM Mentors

History of TAHSS

The TAHSS Program has undergone several changes since its inception in 1989. The program was initially designed to provide local minority/disadvantaged students with access to medical student tutors and research experiences. In 2023, the Office for Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and the Center for Science Education (CSE) began a collaboration that bridges the strengths of the TAHSS Program and the CSE’s Mini Med Connect program, resulting in the new STEM+M CONNECT program.